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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1889
Page
4
A critical 19th century column condemns tobacco chewing and spitting as unmanly and unchivalrous. It contrasts American manners with English rules, defends gentlemanly seatings on trains, and urges proper linen collars over celluloid.
A roundup of social events across Allegheny: June lawn fetes at Hawthorne in Bellevue hosted by P F W & C R R, final receptions by Prof. J Christy’s Dancing Academy, and a Silver Lake Club fete led by Prof. J M Kennedy. Numerous surprise parties mark recent weeks at homes on Goodrich Street, Carson Street, Lake Street, and Independence Street, with attendees from Lawrenceville to East Second.
A string of social events unfolds across the Southside and Allegheny. Mr F Siegwarth hosts a twenty first birthday for Chas Sieg warth. Miss Birdie Ackley is honored with a surprise party by Miss Minnie Mooney and Nellie Fielding. Mr John A Myler receives a pleasant surprise at Nonnery Hill with music dancing and cards.
A home wedding solemnised at Mrs Mary and Danocan Reynolds residence 237 Robinson Street Allegheny. The contracting parties are Migs Masti Reynolds and Mr B J Fulton J M Fulton a groom cousin officiant. Personal Gossip notes numerous visitors and travel plans of local residents with names and places across Allegheny and nearby towns.
Nell Neil of Titusville visits Mrs. Cossitt of Troy with Mr. Charles Pease hosting guests. Nevin and Shields families travel, plans for six months abroad surface. Naval Academy exercises noted. A pleasant dance hosted by Will Modie at Mrs. Harri’s home featured many local attendees and praise for the host.
The Grand Opera House screens Willard Spenser’s clean operetta The Little Tycoon this week with a strong cast including Joh per Floyd Wilson Catherine Sings Hat tie Arnold amie Cerbi. Harris Theater features a dramatic program noted for reputed stagecraft and refined costumes.
The Executive Committee met last Thursday as the Grand Lodge schedules a July meeting in New York. Members Tom Gazolle and others are mentioned with travels and arrangements for reunions at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Officials discuss receptions for Secretary Arthur Borcland and lodge activities while local merchants promote goods and bargains.
A survey of current Pittsburgh art shows features Miss Exon W. Patton’s watercolor study of a life model head at Mayor’s, the Haseltine collection at Hacke gallery, and photogravures including Alma-Tadema’s Shrine of Venus and a piece titled Football by W Hiver. Gillespie’s displays five foreign works led by Unterberger’s Grand Canal Venice and a hunting scene by Z Ajdukiewicz with mixed color, while D B Walkley’s Holland interior and Richet landscapes receive praise for composition and color.
Last Friday the Bylvyan avenue school in the Fourteenth ward held its historic opening day. Miss Eva Conrad and Miss Hannah Jones led drawing and B school work while programs featured singing, speeches, and calisthenics. Principal Miss M. E. Hunter praised the effort as a credit to the school and Bellefield system. A Prosser benefit concert raised 1502 15 dollars with expenses leaving 1483 dollars in the treasurer’s hands.
The Bellefield school hosts an exhibition Friday June 7. Next Saturday features teacher examinations focusing on arithmetic drawing and teaching theory. Decoration Day is scheduled for next Thursday. Local ads promote fashion and cabinet photos with varied prices and displays at Gasky's Mamaux Sons and Lizs Popular Gallery.
A tribute to fallen soldiers and surviving veterans as Memorial Day exercises honor those who died in wars and decorate graves. Sons of Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic members plan ceremonies, reflecting on dwindling veteran ranks and the duty to honor the dead and living.
Memorial Day Orders list Commander of the Day and staff including Comrade Edward reninstecee and Comrade Edward Fisher with posts named. Details assign posts 3, 187, and 249 to report at Wood and Liberty on Thursday at 4 M. May. guard duties for Lincoln Cemetery are noted and ceremonies planned under Colonel J H Childs.
In the Old City the Memorial Day program at Allegheny Cemetery begins at 9:00 A M with songs and tenting on the id lines. Mrs Linco Meten and others perform with an address by Commander tea iy aed followed by formal placing of towers and speeches by Comrades from Post 137. The program includes singing, a memorial address by Rev. F es Fons and a rest song.
Colonel J W Patterson Post 151 with H B Hays Camp 4 and allied groups will decorate graves in Old M E Graveyard and nearby cemeteries on Memorial Day. Commander John Dettis names staff including D A Jones general, Georges W Acm Counell No 2 Jr, and others from Knights of Pythias, Smoki City Council, U A M chapters. Program includes orders, prayers, anthem, reading, and benediction with bands and a charity effort by Colonel W H M Post 1655 at West Side Cemetery.
Wellsburg West Virginia prepares for Memorial Day with a public parade by the Light Guards Virginia State troops. The company must report for a 750 train service over the Panhandle road next Thursday morning. Captain Susa orders about five men to West Virginia for the event.
The Commander-in Chief visits Milwaukee to seek a 1 cent rate to the August encampment. A letter to national passenger association chairmen demands guaranteed fares, citing failures of previous assurances and urging early action to secure satisfactory travel terms for veterans.
The Memorial Day Committee met last evening in the Common Council Chamber with Comrade H. H. Hengough presiding. All committees were arranged. A Committee on Permanent Improvements at the soldiers lot in Alleghehy Cemetery was appointed, including John F. Hunter, Post 3, John Hoerr, Post 4, W. J. Patterson, Post 17, W. T. Barks, Post 208, John Harvey, Post 230, A. S. M. Morgan, Post 250.
Comrade W E Long inspected Post 230 on Wednesday evening. Posts 215 and 169 will decorate the graves in Chartiers Cemetery Mansfield. Command H H Exxgoved of Post Li returned from Washington last week. Comrade Rees Chief Mustering Officer inspected Post 543 Wilkinsburg last night. Calhorn Captain of Post 157s firing squad works to perfect the squad. Posts additions show active comrades. Post 8 attends divine service with Post 162 at First Presbyterian Church Allegheny. Post 151 inspected Assista Thomas Bosa. W J Pattenson delivered lecture on Mistakes of the War at Post 57 Thursday. All Allegheny posts finished inspections. all in good condition. An open meeting will be held by sixth avenue on the 27th. Post 157 meets for memorial services at Grace Reformed Church. Posts 572 presented a regulation named after the late Thomas to Post 12 Allegheny. A special committee will mark graves with a small G A R flag before Memorial Day. Memorial Day events planned at Lincoln Cemetery with Twin Muti Rifle Company escort and a chorus of 100. Scriptwriter views at muster praised. Commissioned election of Senior Vice Commander W F S. ENCAMPMENT No 1 Union Vets to attend Memorial Day services at St Peters with Rev Mackay. General invitation to attend memorials at Allegheny Cemetery on Memorial Day. Lincoln Command No 16 organized in East End with 35 members. meetings first and third Thursdays at Armory Hall. Union Memorial exercises of Colonel Moody Post 15 G Y A B set for May 26 at German Evangelical Church Prospect Street. Choir 50 voices led by Prof Miles.
Camp 2 Allegheny invites participants for Memorial Day events with Lysle Poet. Visits planned to Uniondale and Jewish Cemeteries. Post Captains Brose and Bealer on staff with No 102 Sons of Veterans Posts 8 and 41 G A R. Carnegie Camp 162 extends invitation to sister camps for service at Hey-Chas E Locke pastor Seventh avenue and Smithfield street.
The Great Western Gun Works announces its relocation to 706 Smithfield Street and promotes daily giveaways of elegant pistols due to high demand. The notice emphasizes drawing crowds with continued offers as customers bring in suits or other items.
Special to G. A. BR notes a sale of white goods with prices from 390 up and an extra bonus vest offered. The message lacks full details but indicates a promotional event by G. A. BR.
A Buffalo area treasure tale recounts a lost 100000 gold hoard said buried near the Denton Railroad within 10 miles of Buffalo. Ernat and Benzino pursued the box after a German messenger confessed theft, but peril, apparitions, and time stalled digging, with the treasure still hidden and a new claimant determined to locate it.
Carrars Augrep E Hur leaves for Europe for several months. Washington Infantry to assemble in full dress at the armory May 9 to escort Post 151 G A R. Eighteenth Regiment building at Mount Gretna camp setup and rifle range near High Bridge near completion. Decoration Day details pending.
Law Students' Association held a moot court session with P. Robertson acting as judge in a labor dispute. Lawyers Mess Dunn Lind and Lewin represented the plaintiff seeking damages. A jury trial was scheduled for later in the week and officers were elected including President J F McKenna and Treasurer James McKirdy.
Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia departed for home with his Chancellor Dr rortuman carrying all testimony from the Ursuline investigation. The report will be sent and kept secret until directions are issued. Some nuns loyal to Mother Alphonse refuse to return to France until the report is released.
A community notice calls veterans and Sons of Veterans and G A B posts to shop at Gusky's. It promises underselling rivals and dependable products including odd tap and white feet or white cloves, urging support based on trusted past bargains.
La Matilde imported cigars priced from 10 to 40 dollars per hundred. G. W. Schmroz listed at 95 and 97 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Stock of choice spring suit and trouserings offered at Piteairn's 434 Wood Street. The advertisement promises fresh seasonal fabrics and ready-to-wear options for immediate purchase.
Parents urged to visit Gaskys this week for about 400 elects sans Ge and other items priced at 500, 350, 4.25 and 500. Also advertised is a fashionable Jersey suit for boys. Florence awnings at Mamaux Bon’s 537 and 599 Penn Ave.
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